Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings

From this reading Thus John was, in a way, enjoying the distinction of apostolic succession.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Arrived at the station Uncle Jimpson stepped jauntily around the post-office box and ostentatiously took out the Carseys' mail.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Arrived at the station Uncle Jimpson stepped jauntily around the post-office box and ostentatiously took out the Carseys' mail.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading Arrived at the station Uncle Jimpson stepped jauntily around the post-office box and ostentatiously took out the Carseys' mail.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

command with authority

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading Thus John was, in a way, enjoying the distinction of apostolic succession.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Thus John was, in a way, enjoying the distinction of apostolic succession.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

put a harness

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

of great significance or value

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

occurring among members of a family usually by heredity

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

in a jaunty fashionable manner

From this reading Arrived at the station Uncle Jimpson stepped jauntily around the post-office box and ostentatiously took out the Carseys' mail.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading Arrived at the station Uncle Jimpson stepped jauntily around the post-office box and ostentatiously took out the Carseys' mail.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

come together

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

on one occasion

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

with ostentation; in an ostentatious manner

From this reading Arrived at the station Uncle Jimpson stepped jauntily around the post-office box and ostentatiously took out the Carseys' mail.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Arrived at the station Uncle Jimpson stepped jauntily around the post-office box and ostentatiously took out the Carseys' mail.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Arrived at the station Uncle Jimpson stepped jauntily around the post-office box and ostentatiously took out the Carseys' mail.

past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

cause to move by pulling

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

Identical; not different.

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

adornment consisting of a small piece of shiny material used to decorate clothing

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Arrived at the station Uncle Jimpson stepped jauntily around the post-office box and ostentatiously took out the Carseys' mail.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading Thus John was, in a way, enjoying the distinction of apostolic succession.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus John was, in a way, enjoying the distinction of apostolic succession.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Arrived at the station Uncle Jimpson stepped jauntily around the post-office box and ostentatiously took out the Carseys' mail.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

two times

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Thus John was, in a way, enjoying the distinction of apostolic succession.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.

at the time that

From this reading When in the course of the morning Uncle Jimpson started to the station to meet Mrs. Sequin, he did not have to direct the course of his steed.

belonging to which person

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For the honor of being the Carseys' “station horse” had descended to him from his father Luke, whose father Mark had in the days of prosperity traveled in harness with Matthew, fulfilling that same important office.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had old John not known the way from experience, the inherited memory of his ancestors would have prompted him to turn twice to the right, once to the left, and pull up at a certain corner of the station platform.